Tristan da Cunha: Post and Supplies (Hansard, 12 May 2004)

HL Deb 12 May 2004 vol 661 c40WA 40WA

§ Lord Beaumont of Whitley
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the arrangements for the inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha to receive post and supplies from the rest of the world. [HL,2592]

§ Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean
Post and freight to and from Tristan da Cunha is routed through Cape Town. It is carried on two South African fishing vessels and a South African research ship which are contracted to undertake this activity. In 2004 a total of 14 visits will be made to Tristan da Cunha.